PuzzleBrit's Profile
Stat Summary
- Average Rating:5
- Helpful Votes:5
- Reviews Submitted:3
- First Review:September 22, 2021
- Most Recent Review:October 9, 2022
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PuzzleBrit's Review History
Clutter puzzles as you've never seen them before!
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2 of 2 found this review helpful
Great new Clutter game
PostedOctober 9, 2022
PuzzleBrit
fromUK
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Brain Teaser, Card & Board, Hidden Object, Match 3, Puzzle
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
4
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5
Storyline
4
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5
I have several of the Clutter games and was at first hesitant to purchase this one as I hadn't liked as much the last one, 'It's About Time'. Within a half hour of playing the demo, I purchased it.
This Clutter game is terrific. There's a new interface and the graphics are crisp and clear - as if they had been digitally remastered, as well. There are some great new variations on old favourites and new music. There are loads and loads of games, particularly in the CE version. This is really a good addition - I highly recommend it! Well done, Joe!
I recommend this game!
Uncover the mystery of Huxley's Boarding House before time runs out!
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5
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1 of 1 found this review helpful
Great game - revisit it, you won't be disappointed.
PostedNovember 21, 2021
PuzzleBrit
fromUK
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Puzzle
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
Storyline
5
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I thought I might go through my MCF games again before buying the latest one. Amazingly, I had purchased Broken Hour when it came out but never managed to play it, so this was the first time. It's so creative, challenging and fun. Who cares that it doesn't follow the 'MCF canon'? It's more like the very first MCF game. Fun characters, and the HO and mini games are terrific. Lots of really complex multi-level games, too, which is MCF is known for. And hours of playtime. Loved it. I highly recommend this game.
I recommend this game!
Travel from the deepest trenches of the Atlantic Ocean to the awe-inspiring wonders of Mars as you solve the greatest archeological puzzle known to man: the origin of Atlantis.
Overall rating
5
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2 of 2 found this review helpful
Bring the fun back to Hidden Object Games
PostedSeptember 22, 2021
PuzzleBrit
fromUK
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Puzzle
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
Storyline
5
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5
I'm been a dedicated and BFG gamer for over a decade (with some of my fav games being HOGs), but this is my first BFG review ever (I feel so elated with the game), so please read my review in that context. I bought the CE version, but I still haven't played the bonus content.
Like many of you, it's been really hard to watch the decline of BFG hidden object games - especially during recent lockdowns. But if we're honest, they've been in decline for the past 3-4 years. I had such a hard time articulating WHY they seemed worse, but after playing Eternal Journey: New Atlantis Collector's Edition, I can start to understand what's been missing.
First, there's a compelling story with characters you can empathise with. The lead is a strong female, but not overly intrusive that you don't learn about the other characters; she's curious as you might be if you were put in the same situation (there could have been a bit more diversity in the ethnicity of the characters, but you can't have everything...). The story is developed in ways throughout the gameplay that makes sense (and also gains you an achievement). The story is futuristic and science/science fiction based, so a far cry from all of the Victorian mystery storylines or fairy stories that are becoming tired and boring (at least to me!). The story has an arc without relying on stupid or ridiculous plot twists for the heroine to reach the end of her journey (ok, a bit of sci-fi magic, but I'll allow that). I never felt 'impatient'. And there's a cat...
Second, the game play fits the storyline - you're exploring a Mars excavation site - so, while there is a bit of back-and-forth in the different scenes, it doesn't feel like you have to keep returning again and again and again to advance the game. The added map in what I think is an updated CE version is VERY helpful in getting around, but every once in a whlie I did it the long way around because it was cool to make train and elevator work. ;)
The mini games and actual HOGs are enjoyable. When 'collections' first appeared in HOGs, I was mad for them - but now I'm rather bored with morphing objects and items to collect. There is a collection in this one, but it's part of the story.
Third, the music/audio and especially the artwork are great. While the music is a bit repetitive, it's fairly unobtrusive, so it's calming - just what I want in a game. You have to hunt around a bit for clues - even in easy mode - so it's nice to have chilled music in the background. The voices are normal, none of this screeching or childlike female voices, nor strange male voices that don't fit the visuals or characters.
The visuals are stunning. I think I read one recent review on here that said they seemed 'grainy'. I really like the visuals. They aren't garish as with some recent games, and they are painterly, as in you could see how computer graphic artists have taken time to create them. I loved it. They even have places where you can click to look out windows from the excavation site just to look outside on the landscape. It really is a visually beautiful game. The people are drawn a bit simply, but I'll take that any day over some of the artwork we've seen in some recent games. Newer is not always better.
I have to say I was a bit sceptical of a game this old, but I wasn't interested in any of the recent HOGs launched in BFG, most of which have received scathing reviews. So I waded through the (literally) hundreds of 'Strategy Guides' listed among the top-rated games on the BFG site to finally arrive at the first few proper HOGs that have received the highest reviews - Eternal Journey came up within the first 10 of these (somewhere after 250th). I'm so glad I found it. If you haven't already played the game, I highly recommend that you do.
I recommend this game!